The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced Rahul Dravid as India men’s cricket team’s head coach. The former India captain will take over from Ravi Shastri from the home series against New Zealand, starting later in November.
The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh on Wednesday unanimously appointed Rahul Dravid as the head coach. The BCCI had invited applications for the said position on October 26 to appoint Ravi Shastri’s successor, whose term gets over after the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup.
Rahul Dravid, who was working as the head of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, is credited for working closely with the youngsters and helping develop enviable bench strength for the senior national team. Dravid had recently toured Sri Lanka as the head coach of India cricket team, led by Shikhar Dhawan to Sri Lanka.
Speaking after the appointment, BCCI boss and Dravid’s former India teammate, Ganguly lauded the appointment, saying he is hopeful of Indian cricket reaching greater heights under the new head coach.
“Rahul’s effort at the NCA has nurtured several young cricketing talents who have gone on to represent the country at the international stage. I am hopeful that his new stint will take Indian cricket to new heights,” Ganguly said.
